Author: Eyitayo Jemimah Ajayi

Nigerian fashion designers have continually redefined the history of fashion, drawing inspiration from indigenous materials to create contemporary styles. One of the most frequently used materials is aso-oke—a ceremonial Yoruba fabric traditionally woven on a loom. Known for its distinct color and texture, aso-oke symbolizes class and elegance. Once primarily used for gele (headwraps) and ipele (shawls), aso-oke evolved into a staple fabric for iro and buba (traditional attire). Today, it has transcended its traditional use, becoming a luxury fabric used to create a wide range of outfits, from casual to haute couture. Aso-Oke: The Fabric of Innovation The rise…

Sunday mornings are different kinds of strands in the weave of a week. Sunday mornings are a call to consecration, honoring the Maker and Giver of Life. Stereos are blasting worship songs, with listeners humming and singing along to the tunes. For this Sunday, I bring songs from the Western Coast. They are worship songs that dwell on the goodness of God, the grace man has received as well as the mightiness of God. Let us dig deep into the playlist. •Owe you praise – Elevation Worship ft Chandler Moore  This song features the amazing worship leader and songwriter, Chandler…

The climate has not been friendly to us. Even with the rain we have witnessed, it just keeps getting hotter. Someone said one should not miss heaven because if Nigeria can be as hot as this, then hell will be worse. The current heatwave started in December, which was meant to be a period of harmattan, a period of dry air but the temperature is always cool. Now, have been confronted by a desert-like weather. Here are a few ways you can cope. 1.Drink enough water, stay hydrated This is not the period to say you do not like drinking…

Nigerian filmmakers in Nollywood constantly complain of movie piracy. This prevents them from making direct sales from their hard-earned work. It means someone else is infringing on their copyright by selling their work and making money on their behalf. The irony is that sometimes these pirated copies sell more because they are easily accessible to people. A decade ago, pirated movies were only available on CDs which made it easier to eliminate. With the influx of internet users, Telegram has become a hub of pirated movies. A Nigerian movie producer, Omoni Oboli complained last week that even her YouTube movies…

Well, I know you found work frustrating last week and this is the last thing you need on your plate this morning. But if that job serves your needs, you have to hear me out. Doing a 9-5 job has its pros, but sometimes, its cons outweigh its pros. You’ve got to show up to work every day, think about what to wear, and smile at coworkers on Monday morning even when nothing is actually funny. The corporate world is not sweet until you climb up the food chain. Getting up the food chain takes strategic efforts and time. You…

The 2025 Oscar Awards could witness several historic moments. “Emilia Pérez,” with 13 nominations, has the potential to surpass the record for most Oscars won by a single film (currently 11) and a non-English language film (currently 4). Individual records are also in play: Sean Baker or Jacques Audiard could equal Walt Disney’s four wins in a night. Expected record-breaking 2025 Oscar wins Timothée Chalamet may become the youngest Best Actor winner, while Cynthia Erivo could become the second Black Best Actress winner and youngest EGOT. Fernanda Torres, Sebastian Stan, and Isabella Rossellini could make history as the first Brazilian,…

The Meta founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has proved the saying, “All work but no play makes Jack a dull boy” correct. Mark Zuckerberg continually shows full adoration for his wife, Priscilla Chan over and over again. But for her 40th birthday party, he did something extraordinaire. The billionaire literally impersonated the fast rising star, Benson Bonne, borrowing the singer’s Oscar jumpsuit to perform for his wife during her birthday celebration. He decided to make his wife’s birthday memorable as he says, “Your wife only turns 40 once”. In a video released by Mark through his Instagram, one can see…

Valentine’s Day music playlist- It is a beautiful day to celebrate love and what better way to celebrate love than with soulful lyrics that melt the hearts? Some artists have taken time to write music-worthy lyrics that ooze out the true meaning of love. These songs preach love in the purest form without necessarily objectifying humans. The lyrics are written from a place of understanding of love and not mere infatuation. Without much ado, let us dive right into my curated Valentine’s Day music playlist. Valentine’s Day music playlist-Distance by Tori Kelly This is the first song on the Grammy…

I bring to you, a list of Valentine’s Day movie recommendations-not the regular cliche list. With the buzz concerning Valentine’s Day, it would be incomplete without putting out movie recommendations to watch on that day. In this list, we have a range of romantic movies from the 20th century- some are romantic comedies, some tragic, and others melodramatic. So if you are single on your couch or you want something to watch with your partner, this list has you covered. We Live in Time (2024) This is a perfect one on the list of Valentine’s Day movie recommendations. This past…

Brand collaboration Over the years, brands have leveraged collaborations with other brands to create a unique product. Most times, these collaborations have proved more successful than competing with one another. A unique trait about these brand collaborations is that each brand on its own are well-to-do- brand. They are dons in the industry even when they stand on their own. With these brand collaborations, products made are rare collections, in some cases, limited editions with a high market value which causes market frenzy but at the same time gets the right amount of appraisal. With research data from Public Desire,…